1-7-2003 Cover Story Lowe’s opens new store in East Bremerton    After more than a year of negotiation trying to keep it inside the city limits of Bremerton, and months of construction, the new Lowe’s Home Improvement Center opened in East Bremerton on Dec. 19 – a day earlier than scheduled.    Located at 5600 Highway 303, between Fuson Road and Franklin Avenue, the new location is about a mile north of its former location at the intersection of Wheaton Way and Riddell Road and is not inside the city limits...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Profiles In Success Reasons for Dahl’s success are as clear as his glass By Beth Taylor    The main reason for Kevin Dahl’s entrepreneurial success is as clear as glass: he treats his customers right.    But then, customer service is a priority passed down to the owner of Dahl Glass from his dad, and his father before him. Kevin prides himself on giving his clients as much personal attention as Ole Dahl showered on his customers as proprietor of the original business, called Dahl’s Cabinet Shop, which opened its doors in 1932...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Eastside 5, Downtown 19, West Sound 1    Is Bainbridge Island becoming one of the new marketing strongholds of Puget Sound? No. But it is showing up on the radar...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Silverdale Chamber debuts Economic Vitality Task Force    In an effort to enhance the economic vitality of the Silverdale/Central Kitsap area, the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce recently formed a task force to identify and recommend to the Chamber’s board, specific short, mid and long range projects which will serve to enhance the economic vitality of the area...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Environmental Conservation… the cheapest source of new water “Any river is really the summation of the whole valley. To think of it as nothing but water is to ignore the greater part.” ...Hal Borland, This Hill, This Valley By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes    With over 1,300 miles of shoreline in the Puget Sound and some16, 000 miles of streams, lakes and river frontage to boot, our region is defined by water. Yet planning by watershed is a relatively new concept — one that both regulators and the regulated seem reticent to act on...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Anti-identity theft law involves companies    Under a new Washington law that went into effect June 13, employers must take “all reasonable steps” when disposing of records containing “personal financial and health information” or face civil liability in the event an employee falls victim to identity theft...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Promotions announced at Washington Federal Savings    Washington Federal Savings has promoted former Poulsbo branch manager Larry Elfendahl, to vice president; former loan coordinator Christine Jackson, to Poulsbo assistant branch manager; and former Bremerton branch manager Marilyn Hineman to corporate officer...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 YWCA supported through Kitsap Card purchases    Degree of Honor Association, a benefits society established in 1886, by women, is continuing its legacy of giving back to the community by donating proceeds of “Kitsap Cards” to the YWCA ALIVE domestic violence intervention and prevention programs. ‘Kitsap Card’ cardholders are entitled to a variety of discounts at local businesses, services and eateries...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Personal and business planning workshop set    “Courage to Create the Year You Want” is a one-day seminar facilitated by Donna Zajonc M.A. CPC, Executive and Leadership Coach. The event will take place on Jan. 11, at the Bainbridge Island, Phelps Road Fire Station Community Room...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Think tank recommends innovative ways to balance state budget    With state legislators facing a $2.5 billion budget deficit in the 2003-05 biennium, on the day Governor Gary Locke presented his budget proposal, a Seattle-based think tank announced it will also present a list of options for balancing the budget...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 KCFCU adds three new employees    Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union recently added three new employees.    Melanie Eubanks is the newest Real Estate Loan Officer. She joins the credit union with 23 years of real estate lending experience. Eubanks will assist members with loan applications and focus on helping them understand the loan process so that they can make informed choices...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Bremerton native receives coveted Yoga Alliance designation    Bremerton’s Cynthia Land recently received her official designation of Registered Yoga Teacher. The designation is granted by the Yoga Alliance, a national organization that maintains a registry to help the public choose yoga teachers with high levels of knowledge and expertise. According to U.S. News and World Report some 18 million Americans practice yoga and the organization grew from the exploding demand for yoga teacher’s nationwide...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Westech Aerosol wins government contract    Port Orchard-based Westech Aerosol Corporation was recently awarded a Government Services Administration (GSA) contract to sell industrial strength marine, vehicle and architectural aerosol adhesives to government agencies across the nation...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Twiss expands at Twelve Trees    Twiss Analytical Laboratories, the only private certified analytical laboratory on the Kitsap Peninsula that is certified by the Washington State Department of Health and accredited by the Washington State Department of Ecology, recently expanded its facilities in Poulsbo’s Twelve Trees Business Park...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Bay Street debuts new cocktail lounge    Owner Todd Waterman has added a cocktail lounge to his long-lasting, smoke-free Bay Street Ale House in an “Upper” level.    Live music is at the core of the Upper Lounge on Saturday nights that has included many of the most sought out acts playing a broad mixture of rock, blues, jazz, fusion and acoustic acts that demand the ears of the true music aficionado...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 High tech boosts Assessor efficiency    Extensive Kitsap County property assessment information and satellite images are new free services available online.    Although in-person assistance will continue to be available at the courthouse, the new interface is expected to reduce reliance on personal contact and the number of calls or walk-in customers to county departments...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Human resource employees honored    During the West Sound Human Resource Management Association’s December Celebration Luncheon, held at the Silverdale Hotel, the 2002 West Sound Work/Life Partnership Awards were presented...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 MOR-IN Store opens in Poulsbo    MOR-IN Store, a new store specializing in fine pottery, gifts, and treasures opened last month in downtown Poulsbo. Owner Angela Wilkinson explained that she and her husband Steven started in the industry importing pots from Vietnam...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Health Habits For Life kicks off at Silverdale Fitness    Billed as a “common sense approach to healthy living,” Silverdale Fitness is offering a new, six week, group program that is aimed at combining nutrition and exercise...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 “Leading Ladies” of Bremerton and Kitsap adorn 2003 calendar    The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce has created what can only be called a unique calendar to raise funds for Chamber programs...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Doctors Clinic set to expand    The physician partners of The Doctors Clinic have approved the construction of a 30,000-square-foot medical office building on Myhre Road in Silverdale. The new location will provide practice space for the orthopedic, dermatology, ENT, and ophthalmology departments, providing more extensive services and greater accessibility to patients throughout Kitsap County...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 A Doozie of a new store opens on Bainbridge    Doozie opened recently in the building once occupied by the venerable Sow’s Ear Antique Store...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 The Arts Burnett creates second salmon sculpture    The Lower Theler Wetland Center in Belfair commissioned Amy Burnett to design and paint imagery on an eight-foot fiberglass silver salmon sculpture to be on permanent display...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Phynity running Whaling Days Web site    Phynity, Inc. announces a partnership with the Silverdale Whaling Days organization to revise the Web site for the 2003 festival...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 HBA’s “Build a Better Christmas” program helps seven local families    Members of the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) got into the spirit of Christmas as they worked to help seven local families who otherwise would have had a bleak holiday...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Chainsaw carving emporium celebrates    Kenny’s Northwest Experience in Allyn celebrated its 10th year in business on Dec. 13. What started as a small shop with a home espresso machine and a selection of local books has blossomed into a successful chain...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Liberty Tax Services site of five-state meeting    The Port Orchard office of Liberty Tax Services hosted a five-state summit of the company Dec. 16 and 17...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 The green spot Where’s your flashlight? By Rick Courson    The rains and winds are here for the winter. Along with the storms come the power outages. The first thing we reach for is the trusty flashlight! Oops! We forgot to charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the regular ones...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 New rectal cancer equipment at Harrison   Harrison Memorial Hospital now has a 360-degree trans-rectal ultrasound probe.    Deep rectal cancers or tumors with nodal involvement should have pre-operative chemo-radiation. Identifying which tumors meet these criteria can be very problematic...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 The Arts Art With Amy TV show airs    Independent film producer Mike Connor collaborated with artist Amy Burnett to present a monthly television show called “Art With Amy.”    The hour program can be seen on the Bremerton/Kitsap Access Television (stations 3 or 12) the first and third Sunday of each month at 9 p.m...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 CDI Marine names Associates of the Quarter    Bremerton’s CDI Marine Company recently named its Associates of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter at the company’s annual holiday potluck luncheon...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Annual Bellringer Golf Classic a big success    Land Title Company’s 15th annual Bellringer Golf Classic has been one of the most successful to date...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Success Day 2003 is Jan. 18    Success Day 2003 is Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The scheduled line-up includes Chris Widener, Albert Nensah, Patrick Snow, Peggi Erickson, Norm Ferguson, Paul Moyer, Bob Linz and Bob Rosner...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Networking group recruiting members    Peninsula Connections, a local professional networking group established more than 10 years ago, is seeking a limited number of new members. Meetings are every Thursday at 7 a.m...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 One-year mark for two Kingston businesses    Mandy Matan of Millennium Signs and Evans Matan of Evans Board Shop celebrated one year in Kingston with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Kingston Chamber of Commerce...  (Full Article) 1-7-2003 Bremerton tattoo parlor changes location   Tattoo Techniques has moved from its location on Burwell to 334 Callow Street. The new store is larger and brighter than the previous location. Jesse Avery, owner and primary artist, can be reached at (360) 373-1801. 1-7-2003 Minimum wage now above $7 Effective Jan. 1 the state minimum wage increased by 11 cents to $7.01 an hour. The previous rate was $6.90. 1-7-2003 New Westsound branch opens, new VP named    Michael C. Smith is the new vice president and commercial lending officer at Westsound Bank.    Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of San Francisco and brings 22 years of banking experience to Westsound Bank. Smith comes at a time when the bank opens a new branch in Port Angeles at the historic location of the vacant Aggie’s Motel. It is the bank’s third branch.    Westsound Bank’s other branches are in downtown Bremerton and in Silverdale. 1-7-2003 New hot spot for knitters, tea tipplers    Churchmouse Yarns and Teas is featured in the January issue of the national lifestyle magazine “Victoria.”    The article notes how owner Kit Hutchin and her staff have created a gathering place on Bainbridge Island. Established in 2000, the shop located at 118 Madrona Lane on the island, has become a destination for knitters, needle-pointers and tea fanciers. 1-7-2003 Consumer rights topic at next WINGS meeting    Attorney Linda Museus will speak about consumer rights at the Women in Networking Generating Success (WINGS) meeting, Jan. 21.    The group invites all professional and business women to attend. The after-hours event is 6 to 8 p.m. at City Lights Restaurant on Fourth Street in Bremerton. Cost is $7. Call Ronnie Ortenzi at (360)830-5299 or (360)308-0711 to reserve a spot. 1-7-2003 Destination Harley-Davidson honored by BBB    Destination Harley-Davidson, with locations in Silverdale and Tacoma, has been named the 2002 Better Business Bureau Business of the Year in the large business category.    It has the fastest growing customer base in its industry in the Northwest. The company is active in raising funds to support a large number of community organizations, including Children’s Hospital and Boyer’s Children’s Clinic. 1-7-2003 View Minder Meats the World Wide Web    Minder Meats now offers the ability for its customers to look over their merchandise and order online at their new Web site, www.mindermeats.com.    Other services include information on the staff, and being able to e-mail questions directly. The company is at 4921 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton and can also be reached at (360) 479-0880. 1-7-2003 K-9s get protective vests    Sheriff Steve Boyer announced that the K-9 tactical vests have arrived. K-9 deputies Andor and Ryker now have the newest protective vests to wear during their work. Sheriff Boyer thanks all citizens of Kitsap County whose generous donations made the purchase of these vests possible. The vests are made from the newest protective material and are both bullet and stab resistant. 1-7-2003 Morrison earns degree in massage therapy    David Morrison graduated with honors from the Ashmead College with a degree in massage therapy.    Morrison plans to sit for the Washington State Board Exams and open his own practice specializing in medical massage treatments in Kitsap County.    He can be reached at (360) 434-3553 or at davidmorrisonlmp@aol.com. 1-7-2003 Bainbridge Island staff stays pat in 2003    The Bainbridge Island City Council has set a policy of “no net increase” in city staff for 2003. The council’s new policy allows the city council to hire when positions become vacant. The city now employs about 125 people full and part time. 1-7-2003 Bring your own wine    Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, located in Keyport, now offers a Special Wine Night. Every Tuesday only – bring a special bottle of wine along to dinner and there will be no objection or corkage fee. There are also house wines available by the glass. For more information call (360) 779-3481. 1-7-2003 West First Art Gallery opens in Kingston    The West First Gallery owners Jana and Srecko Kramberger offers an eclectic offering of local, as well as international, visual art. The gallery on West First Street in Kingston is open every day and can be reached at (360) 297-0059.